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Some thoughts on SW1 after some time away writing, in particular: Westminster's Performative Idea Problem

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The final piece of my series on late-term premierships is out now, focusing on:

⚔️Agency vs structure

🔥Pinpointing moments of strategic collapse

🧐How popular memory misconstrues political history

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A new piece on how rebellion, narrative and malaise combine to destroy British governments, particularly late-term premierships.

Emotion - an under-acknowledged factor in party machinations - plays a significant role in these processes.

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📕My snap analysis of the budget, looking at:

- A significant shift in our tax/spend and investment model🏦

- The risk / rewards of Labour's new political-economic thinking 📊

- The power of observers shaping Westminster and national reactions 🔎

https://t.co/YYoLOCmhv0

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In our latest piece, @Tom__Egerton discusses how Starmer’s Labour is split between governance and political strategy. After the McSweeney and Gray clash, it is vital Labour reunites and refocuses quickly.
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In our latest piece, @Tom__Egerton discusses how Starmer’s Labour is split between governance and political strategy. After the McSweeney and Gray clash, it is vital Labour reunites and refocuses quickly.
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📕Some thoughts on the No. 10 breakdown, including:

- A facade of McSweeney Vs Gray

- Historical memory / reactions to the 1997 transition and failures of Tory No.10 teams

- The fundamental need to merge politics and governing

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Following the recent US debate, in our latest piece @Tom__Egerton discusses, from a historical angle, America’s political crisis and how the current pressures of the American empire may affect democracy.

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🇺🇸After last night's debate I've taken an outsider's look into US politics - particularly from a historical angle of democratic failure and autocratic accension.

Can democracy easily continue with the current pressures of the American empire?

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In our latest piece @kit_haukeland discusses why we need to rethink welfare and wages in the UK. Touching on recent debates over the two child cap, Kit explores the legacies of welfarism and low wages since the 1980s and future policy developments.

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In our latest piece @kit_haukeland discusses why we need to rethink welfare and wages in the UK. Touching on recent debates over the two child cap, Kit explores the legacies of welfarism and low wages since the 1980s and future policy developments.

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In our newest piece @DoddsEthan discusses the missed opportunity of the 2019 government to implement a new consensus for the Red Wall, arguing that the Tories must face down the Treasury orthodoxy and create a sustainable industry strategy.
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In our newest piece @DoddsEthan discusses the missed opportunity of the 2019 government to implement a new consensus for the Red Wall, arguing that the Tories must face down the Treasury orthodoxy and create a sustainable industry strategy.
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Catch up on last week's piece about the political strategy of Rachel Reeves and how it compares to Labour's history!

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🚨In case you missed it🚨
Catch up on the latest update in our ‘State of Play’ series: Dealing with Inheritance
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🚨In case you missed it🚨
Catch up on the latest update in our ‘State of Play’ series: Dealing with Inheritance
READ AND SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE

[The Political Inquiry @thepolinquiry]

🚨In case you missed it🚨
Catch up on the latest update in our ‘State of Play’ series: Dealing with Inheritance
READ AND SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE

[The Political Inquiry @thepolinquiry]

Check out the return of ‘State of Play’ in which @Tom__Egerton discusses the challenging economic climate Labour has inherited, historical comparisons and the narrative Rachel Reeves has constructed.

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Check out the return of ‘State of Play’ in which @Tom__Egerton discusses the challenging economic climate Labour has inherited, historical comparisons and the narrative Rachel Reeves has constructed.

Read the full piece here for free🌹

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Catch up on my latest work here:

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In the latest addition to the 'New Consensus Notes' series @Tom__Egerton discusses the reorganisation of the hierarchy of the British state, the methods needed to empower the Civil Service and how to rebalance Whitehall power.
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